How to travel from Beja to Mértola, Portugal

The distance between Beja and Mértola is around 52km (32 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 43min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Beja to Mértola by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MértolaBeja if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Mértola.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated by

Rodoviaria do Alentejo

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🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Mértola.

  • Duration43min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

Táxis Beja

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car
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Drive

Drive to Mértola.

  • Duration43min
  • Distance52km (32 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Beja and Mértola

There are several options for getting from Beja to Mértola by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 1h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 43min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).

The distance between Beja and Mértola is around 52km (32 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 45km (28 miles)

It takes around 1h 5m to get from Beja and Mértola by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 43min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Beja to Mértola is to take a taxi which takes around 43min and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Beja and Mértola, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Beja and Mértola. We recommend that you take a taxi to Mértola. instead which will take 43min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Beja and Mértola. It typically takes around 1h 5m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Beja and Mértola with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 5m.

Rodoviaria do Alentejo and Rede Expressos run regular bus services between Beja and Mértola. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 1h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Beja to Mértola. We recommend that you take the bus to Mértola. instead which will take 1h 5m.

The closest major airport to Mértola is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Mértola. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Beja and Mértola. The distance is around 52km (32 miles) by road and it will take around 43min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Beja to Mértola is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 5m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

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Transport options from Beja to Mértola
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 5m
€23($23)
every 4 hours68km (42 miles)
Taxi
43min
€50($50)
on demand52km (32 miles)
Drive
43min
€8($8)
on demand52km (32 miles)

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Airports near Mértola

The following major airports near Mértola offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Mértola
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Mértola
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
409km (254 miles) from Mértola